On April 22, we went on a 4.5 km hike through the forest in the Gauja National Park. This was a good alternative to remote sports at home.

The father of our children can combine childcare with fulfilling his own work duties remotely.

As our youngest son, Olaf, is a passionate hockey player and he loves this activity very much, during the quarantine time, Dad has become Olaf’s team member, his coach and his opponent. Olaf really misses hockey, and that is why his father must be especially creative during this time in order to find opportunities to play with his son.

We often go out for walks in the parks of Jelgava, so that we would not have to spend all of our time at home.

My name is Raivis Savickis and I am studying in the 4th grade of Krāslava’s Primary School. I want to take part in the competition and show that dad and I really do not waste our time. So, we chopped firewood, put on a trampoline and fixed our greenhouse. Since there is a quarantine, and the skatepark is closed, we built our own roller coaster.

My name is Raivis Savickis and I am studying in the 4th grade of Krāslava’s Primary School. I want to take part in the competition and show that dad and I really do not waste our time. So, we chopped firewood, put on a trampoline and fixed our greenhouse. Since there is a quarantine, and the skatepark is closed, we built our own roller coaster.

This is a moment of the “quarantine dads” when he found some time to teach cycling to his son Mika. The current situation is also a time when the whole family is together despite everything else. We enjoy this moment.

Quarantine time may seem monotonous at first, but experience shows that successful solutions are possible. We have welcomed a new family member - a small, very cheerful chinchilla boy who was named Archy by our daughter! We are learning to take care of him and to understand what he likes. Therefore, fun at home has definitely doubled! As my daughter’s and my sports classes have been canceled, we have started exercising at home. It was very unusual at first, but now, both of us got used to the new routine. Moreover, we have learned to ride a bicycle by training in places where it is possible to distance ourselves from other people. The small side wheels are no longer needed! In addition, we are learning photography. We photograph mainly birds and dogs, and we have already created a small collection. My daughter is very interested in this activity.

During the time of quarantine, our dad is a teacher, a cook and a playmate. It is not easy to be together 24 hours a day, 7 days a week - it is a test of our patience and cooperation skills, but at the same time it is an opportunity to spend more time with our children and get to know each other even more. If the weather is good, we go outdoors, but on rainy days we play board games.

I am Ivo and I have 3 children. I am a proud father and I really appreciate when I can have common activities with my children. I am a farmer and I believe that the soil will always provide food. Therefore, with all my heart, I teach farming to my children and in quarantine time, they have participated in the process of sowing.

I am Ivo and I have 3 children. I am a proud father and I really appreciate when I can have common activities with my children. I am a farmer and I believe that the soil will always provide food. Therefore, with all my heart, I teach farming to my children and in quarantine time, they have participated in the process of sowing.

During the quarantine, our father Māris exercises with the children, rides a bicycle, runs and swims outside. We have four children and we believe that everyone needs to move.

Twins need everything in double, so our dad Emīls has to become a cat.

Emilia learns bee things with her dad. Emilia diligently drove her father to the apiary, while dad took a beekeeping course, and now both can apply the acquired knowledge. Emilia’s little sister and I are currently only participating in the tasting of the final products.

Arnis, 7 class with father Aivis

Dad is ready to do anything to entertain and make the children busy. The girls were excited for being able to play the role of hairdressers. As a result – for the first time dad is without hair!

In our family we are happy to have more time together, enjoy slow mornings, breakfast together, lunch and dinner. Together we skate, play basketball, run in the woods, play board games, watch movies and concerts on the TV. We are lucky to have our dad because he is ready to do anything for the kids to have fun!

When with one activity it is possible to entertain all family members.

During the quarantine, our dad works from home very hard, but at the same time, he lets our girl to have fun.

For us the time of quarantine was a time of quality family life. We spent the weeks by playing, singing, dancing, baking, learning, enjoying the time together. And Mama says: Papa is the best.

My husband has been spending more time at home and our children are feeling the effects. They grow closer to him every day. It is so magical to see their relationship grow.